Tithe Concentration — What Percentage of Adventist Tithe Comes from the Top 10% of Givers?

Executive summary

The 80/20 rule is well-documented in church giving: across Christian congregations, 10-25% of families typically provide 50-80% of total funds. No Adventist-specific study has quantified this concentration, but there is no reason to believe the denomination is exempt. With global tithe at $3.05 billion (2024), even modest concentration means billions flow from a relatively small donor base. This concentration creates a financial fragility that conferences rarely acknowledge publicly. If the top ...